Lincoln Bicentennial Penny: Presidency

Two rolls of uncirculated pennies, one from Philadelphia and one from Denver will be released for sale tomorrow at Noon E.S.T.

On This Day In 1907

President Theodore Roosevelt wrote in a letter about "In God We Trust"

My own feeling in the matter is due to my very firm conviction that to put such a motto on coins, or to use it in any kindred manner, not only does no good but does positive harm, and is in effect irreverence, which comes dangerously close to sacrilege...It is a motto which it is indeed well to have inscribed on our great national monuments, in our temples of justice, in our legislative halls, and in building such as those at West Point and Annapolis -- in short, wherever it will tend to arouse and inspire a lofty emotion in those who look thereon. But it seems to me eminently unwise to cheapen such a motto by use on coins, just as it would be to cheapen it by use on postage stamps, or in advertisements.

Happy Birthday, Montana!

November 8th, 1889

On This Day In 1916

The first woman was elected to Congress on Nov 7, 1916 representing Montana. Jeannette Rankin, a Republican, lobbied for health care and was a pacifist.

On This Day In 2000

The United States Mint Numismatic Coin Clarification Act of 2000 allowed inclusion of the "golden" $1 coins in the Silver Proof set.  Apparently there wouldn't have been any silver proof sets that year if the amendment hadn't passed.

On This Day In 1872

Susan B. Anthony voted in the Presidential election on Nov 5th, 1872 which led to the charges of illegal voting against her. Coincidentally, Nov 5th 1999 was when the U.S. Mint lifted the order limits on the Susan B. Anthony Dollar Proof and Uncirculated sets.

On This Day In 1842

This is the year of the Lincoln Bicentennial.  He married Mary Todd on Nov. 4th, 1842.